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Welcome to our lesson on conjunctions in Marathi! Conjunctions are essential in any language as they help us connect words, phrases, and clauses, making our sentences more coherent and meaningful. In Marathi, conjunctions play a vital role in constructing complex sentences and expressing relationships between different ideas.

In this lesson, we will explore three main types of conjunctions in Marathi: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions. By the end of this lesson, you will not only understand how to use these conjunctions effectively but also how they enhance the richness of the Marathi language.

Outline of the Lesson:

1. Introduction to Conjunctions

2. Types of Conjunctions

• Coordinating Conjunctions

• Subordinating Conjunctions

• Correlative Conjunctions

3. Examples of Conjunctions in Use

4. Exercises for Practice

5. Solutions to Exercises

Introduction to Conjunctions

Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases, or clauses together. They make our communication clearer and more fluid. In Marathi, just like in English, we have different types of conjunctions that serve various purposes. Understanding how to use them will significantly enhance your language skills and allow you to express complex ideas with ease.

Types of Conjunctions

Let's delve into the three main types of conjunctions in Marathi.

Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses that are of equal importance. In English, we often use the acronym FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to remember these conjunctions. In Marathi, the most common coordinating conjunction is "आणि" (āṇi), which means "and."

Here are some examples of coordinating conjunctions:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
मी आणि तू	mī āṇi tū	I and you
तो थकला पण काम पूर्ण केले	to thakalā paṇa kāma pūrṇa kele	He is tired but completed the work
ती गोड आहे आणि चतुर आहे	tī goḍ āhe āṇi chatura āhe	She is sweet and clever
तुम्ही चहा प्याल का किंवा कॉफी?	tumhī chahā pyāla kā kiṇvā kōphī?	Will you drink tea or coffee?
ती नाचते आणि गाते	tī nācate āṇi gāte	She dances and sings

In these examples, you can see how coordinating conjunctions link similar ideas or entities together, allowing for fluidity in the sentence structure.

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, establishing a relationship between the two. Common subordinating conjunctions in Marathi include "ज्यामुळे" (jyāmule) meaning "because," "जेव्हा" (jēvhā) meaning "when," and "जर" (jara) meaning "if."

Here are some examples of subordinating conjunctions:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
जर तुम्ही येत असाल तर मला सांगा	jara tumhī yēta asal tara malā sāṅgā	If you are coming, let me know
मी काम करत आहे कारण मला पैसे लागतात	mī kāma karata āhe kāraṇa malā paise lāgatāt	I am working because I need money
जेव्हा तो येईल, तेव्हा आपण पार्टी करूया	jēvhā to yē'īla, tēvhā āpaṇa pārṭī karūyā	When he comes, we will have a party
मला माहित आहे की तो चांगला आहे	malā māhita āhe kī to cāṅgalā āhe	I know that he is good
ती अभ्यास करत आहे कारण ती परीक्षा देणार आहे	tī abhyāsa karata āhe kāraṇa tī parīkṣā dēṇāra āhe	She is studying because she is going to take an exam

In these sentences, subordinating conjunctions help to establish conditions, reasons, or time relationships between clauses.

Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equivalent elements in a sentence. In Marathi, common correlative conjunctions include "जसे...तसे" (jasē...tasē) meaning "as...so" and "न केवळ...तर" (na kēvaḷ...tara) meaning "not only...but also."

Here are some examples of correlative conjunctions:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
तो केवळ चांगला आहे, तर बुद्धिमान पण आहे	to kēvaḷ cāṅgala āhe, tara buddhi māna paṇa āhe	He is not only good but also intelligent
जसे पाणी जीवन आहे, तसे प्रेम देखील आवश्यक आहे	jasē pāṇī jīvana āhe, tasē prēma dēkhīla āvaśyak āhe	As water is essential to life, so is love
ती नृत्य करते, तसेच गायन करते	tī nr̥tya karatē, tasēca gāyana karatē	She dances as well as sings
न केवळ तो खेळाडू आहे, तर तो चांगला प्रशिक्षक आहे	na kēvaḷ to khēḷāḍū āhe, tara to cāṅgala praśikṣaka āhe	Not only is he a player, but he is also a good coach
जसे सूर्य उगवतो, तसे रात्री चंद्र उगवतो	jasē sūrya ugavatō, tasē rātrī candra ugavatō	As the sun rises, so does the moon at night

Correlative conjunctions create balance in sentences and emphasize the relationship between the connected ideas.

Examples of Conjunctions in Use

Now that we have discussed the different types of conjunctions, let's look at some examples of how they can be used in sentences. This will help reinforce your understanding and give you practical insights into their application.

1. Using Coordinating Conjunctions:

• मी शाळेत जातो आणि पुस्तक वाचतो. (I go to school and read a book.)

• तो खूप काम करतो, पण त्याला विश्रांतीची गरज आहे. (He works a lot, but he needs rest.)

• तुम्ही खेळाल का, किंवा अभ्यास कराल? (Will you play, or will you study?)

• ती सुर्याची किरणे आणि चांदण्यांची चमक आवडते. (She loves the rays of the sun and the sparkle of the stars.)

• मी आमच्या कुटुंबासोबत सुट्टीवर जातो. (I am going on vacation with my family.)

2. Using Subordinating Conjunctions:

• जेव्हा मी शाळेत जातो, तेव्हा मी काही मित्रांना भेटतो. (When I go to school, I meet some friends.)

• जर तुम्हाला मदतीची आवश्यकता असेल तर मला सांगा. (If you need help, let me know.)

• कारण त्याला वेळ नाही, तो येत नाही. (He is not coming because he has no time.)

• मला माहित आहे की तुम्ही किती मेहनत करता. (I know that you work very hard.)

• तुम्ही अभ्यास केला आहे का? मला माहित आहे की तुम्ही चांगले कराल. (Have you studied? I know that you will do well.)

3. Using Correlative Conjunctions:

• न केवळ ती सुंदर आहे, तर ती बुद्धिमान देखील आहे. (Not only is she beautiful, but she is also intelligent.)

• जसे आपण काम करतो, तसे आपण यश मिळवतो. (As we work hard, we achieve success.)

• तो नृत्य करतो, तसेच गायन करतो. (He dances as well as sings.)

• जसे पाऊस लागतो, तसे फुलं उगवतात. (As it rains, flowers bloom.)

• तुमच्या कुटुंबासोबत वेळ घालवणे आवश्यक आहे. (It's important to spend time with your family.)

Exercises for Practice

Now, let's put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises that will help you practice using conjunctions effectively.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate coordinating conjunctions from the options provided (आणि, पण, किंवा).

1. मी कॅफेत जातो, _____ चहा पिऊन येतो.

2. ती सुंदर आहे, _____ ती थोडी शायरी करते.

3. तुम्ही शाळेत येणार आहात _____ घरात बसणार आहात?

4. तो दररोज काम करतो, _____ त्याला वेळ मिळत नाही.

5. मी शाळेत जातो _____ पुस्तक वाचतो.

Exercise 2: Match the Sentences

Match the sentences from Column A with the appropriate subordinating conjunctions in Column B.

Column A | Column B

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1. मी शाळेत जातो | A. कारण

2. जर तुम्हाला वेळ असेल | B. जेव्हा

3. मला माहित आहे | C. जर

4. तो येत आहे | D. जेव्हा

Exercise 3: Create Sentences

Create sentences using the following correlative conjunctions:

1. न केवळ...तर

2. जसे...तसे

3. केवळ...तरच

Exercise 4: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the following sentences, incorporating conjunctions where necessary.

1. मी गाणं ऐकतो. मी नृत्य करतो.

2. तो अभ्यास करत आहे. तो शाळेत जात आहे.

3. मी पाणी पितो. मी चहा पितो.

Exercise 5: Translation Practice

Translate the following sentences into Marathi using appropriate conjunctions:

1. I like to sing and dance.

2. If it rains, we will stay home.

3. She is not only a teacher, but she is also a writer.

Exercise 6: Sentence Construction

Construct a sentence using the given conjunctions:

1. आणि

2. कारण

3. जसे

Exercise 7: Identify the Conjunctions

Read the following sentences and underline the conjunctions used:

1. मी शाळेत जातो आणि मित्रांना भेटतो.

2. जर तुम्ही अभ्यास केला, तर तुम्हाला चांगले गुण मिळतील.

3. जसे सूर्य उगवतो, तसे रात्री चंद्र उगवतो.

Exercise 8: True or False

Determine whether the following statements are true or false:

1. "जर" is a coordinating conjunction. (True/False)

2. "आणि" connects two equal ideas. (True/False)

3. Correlative conjunctions can work independently. (True/False)

Exercise 9: Fill in the Chart

Fill in the chart with the correct Marathi conjunctions based on the English meanings provided.

| English Meaning | Marathi Conjunction |

|-----------------|---------------------|

| and | |

| but | |

| if | |

| because | |

| as | |

Exercise 10: Sentence Expansion

Expand the following simple sentences using conjunctions to make them complex sentences.

1. I eat breakfast. I go to school.

2. She is busy. She studies for the exam.

Solutions to Exercises

Solution 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. मी कॅफेत जातो, आणि चहा पिऊन येतो.

2. ती सुंदर आहे, पण ती थोडी शायरी करते.

3. तुम्ही शाळेत येणार आहात किंवा घरात बसणार आहात?

4. तो दररोज काम करतो, पण त्याला वेळ मिळत नाही.

5. मी शाळेत जातो आणि पुस्तक वाचतो.

Solution 2: Match the Sentences

1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - D

Solution 3: Create Sentences

1. न केवळ ती सुंदर आहे, तर ती बुद्धिमान देखील आहे.

2. जसे आपण काम करतो, तसे आपल्याला यश मिळते.

3. केवळ मेहनत केल्यासच आपण यशस्वी होऊ शकतो.

Solution 4: Rewrite the Sentences

1. मी गाणं ऐकतो आणि नृत्य करतो.

2. तो अभ्यास करत आहे आणि शाळेत जात आहे.

3. मी पाणी पितो आणि चहा पितो.

Solution 5: Translation Practice

1. मला गाणं आणि नृत्य करायला आवडतं.

2. जर पाऊस पडला, तर आपण घरी थांबू.

3. ती केवळ शिक्षिका नाही, तर ती लेखिका देखील आहे.

Solution 6: Sentence Construction

1. मी गाणं गातो आणि नृत्य करतो.

2. मला शाळेत जाण्यासाठी अभ्यास करावा लागतो, कारण मला चांगले गुण मिळवायचे आहेत.

3. जसे पाणी जीवनासाठी आवश्यक आहे, तसे प्रेम देखील आवश्यक आहे.

Solution 7: Identify the Conjunctions

1. मी शाळेत जातो आणि मित्रांना भेटतो.

2. जर तुम्ही अभ्यास केला, तर तुम्हाला चांगले गुण मिळतील.

3. जसे सूर्य उगवतो, तसे रात्री चंद्र उगवतो.

Solution 8: True or False

1. "जर" is a coordinating conjunction. False

2. "आणि" connects two equal ideas. True

3. Correlative conjunctions can work independently. False

Solution 9: Fill in the Chart

| English Meaning | Marathi Conjunction |

|-----------------|---------------------|

| and | आणि |

| but | पण |

| if | जर |

| because | कारण |

| as | जसे |

Solution 10: Sentence Expansion

1. I eat breakfast and then I go to school.

2. She is busy because she studies for the exam.

Congratulations! You've made it through this lesson on conjunctions. By practicing these exercises, you're well on your way to mastering the use of conjunctions in Marathi, which will significantly enhance your ability to communicate in this beautiful language.

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• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb
• Negation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns
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• Common Verbs
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Questions and Answers

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Food and Dining

• Food Vocabulary
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Marathi Festivals and Traditions

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Travel and Transportation

• Transportation Vocabulary
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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
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Marathi Literature and Cinema

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• Conjunction in English and Marathi - Learn Entry

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